Photos: America's real top dogs

Spencer Platt, Getty Images01.30.2013

Bulldogs Munch and Dominique, a puppy, play during a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City. The top five are Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Beagle and Bulldog according to AKC registration statistics.

Spencer Platt
/ Getty Images

From left: Major, a Golden Retriever; Max, a Beagle and Munch, a Bulldog at an American Kennel Club press conference January 30, 2013 in New York where the most popular dogs in the US were announced. The top five are Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Beagle and Bulldog according to AKC registration statistics.STAN HONDA
/ AFP/Getty Images

Commander, a German Shepherd, at an American Kennel Club press conference January 30, 2013 in New York where the most popular dogs in the US were announced. The top five are Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Beagle and Bulldog according to AKC registration statistics.STAN HONDA
/ AFP/Getty Images

German Shepherds Commander (right) and puppy Tsunami at an American Kennel Club press conference January 30, 2013 in New York where the most popular dogs in the US were announced. The top five are Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Beagle and Bulldog according to AKC registration statistics.STAN HONDA
/ AFP/Getty Images

Shayna Maydela, a Labrador Retriever, at an American Kennel Club press conference January 30, 2013 in New York where the most popular dogs in the US were announced. The top five are Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Beagle and Bulldog according to AKC registration statistics.STAN HONDA
/ AFP/Getty Images

A beagle puppy named Shiloh rests during a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. The club announced their list of the most popular dog breeds in 2012 where the beagle remains one of the top five most popular dogs.Seth Wenig
/ AP

A German shepherd puppy named Tsunami attends a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. The club announced their list of the most popular dog breeds in 2012 and the German shepherd comes in second only to the Labrador retriever in popularity.Seth Wenig
/ AP

A golden retriever puppy named Gibbs attends a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. The club announced their list of the most popular dog breeds in 2012 where the golden retriever remains one of the top five most popular dogs.Seth Wenig
/ AP

Major, a Golden Retriever, stands for a pictures following a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City.Spencer Platt
/ Getty Images

Micki Beerman holds a Lab pup named Ace during a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City.Spencer Platt
/ Getty Images

The tail of a German Shepherd lays on the floor near his owners during a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City.Spencer Platt
/ Getty Images

A Labrador retriever named Shayna attends a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. The club announced their list of the most popular dog breeds in 2012 where the Labrador retriever remains the most popular dog for the 22nd consecutive year.Seth Wenig
/ AP

A chocolate Lab pauses during a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City. The club says that for the 22nd straight year the Labrador Retriever is the nation's most popular dog followed by the the German Shepherd.Spencer Platt
/ Getty Images

A puppy yellow Lab is offered a treat following during a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City.Spencer Platt
/ Getty Images

A bulldog named Munch, left, and a puppy named Dominique attend a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. The club announced their list of the most popular dog breeds in 2012 where the bulldog takes the fifth place spot from the Yorkshire terrier.Seth Wenig
/ AP

A bulldog puppy named Dominique is held during a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. The club announced their list of the most popular dog breeds in 2012 where bulldog takes the 5th spot from the Yorkshire terrier.Seth Wenig
/ AP

A bulldog named Dominique attends a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. The club announced their list of the most popular dog breeds in 2012 where bulldog takes the 5th spot from the Yorkshire terrier.Seth Wenig
/ AP

Almost Done!

Postmedia wants to improve your reading experience as well as share the best deals and promotions from our advertisers with you. The information below will be used to optimize the content and make ads across the network more relevant to you. You can always change the information you share with us by editing your profile.

By clicking "Create Account", I hearby grant permission to Postmedia to use my account information to create my account.

I also accept and agree to be bound by Postmedia's Terms and Conditions with respect to my use of the Site and I have read and understand Postmedia's Privacy Statement. I consent to the collection, use, maintenance, and disclosure of my information in accordance with the Postmedia's Privacy Policy.

Postmedia wants to improve your reading experience as well as share the best deals and promotions from our advertisers with you. The information below will be used to optimize the content and make ads across the network more relevant to you. You can always change the information you share with us by editing your profile.

By clicking "Create Account", I hearby grant permission to Postmedia to use my account information to create my account.

I also accept and agree to be bound by Postmedia's Terms and Conditions with respect to my use of the Site and I have read and understand Postmedia's Privacy Statement. I consent to the collection, use, maintenance, and disclosure of my information in accordance with the Postmedia's Privacy Policy.